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Construction technology is moving fast, and 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year. Digital workflows are becoming non-negotiable as firms look to cut waste, reduce risk, and deliver projects with greater accuracy. For further insights on risk mitigation, explore our blog on construction procurement risks.
The companies on this list are shaping the future of commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction. From procurement to project management, workforce planning to AI-driven scheduling, these platforms are driving the industry toward smarter, more connected ways of working.
Disconnected teams, manual processes, and outdated reporting have held construction back for decades. The shift to digital is about more than automating tasks — it’s about achieving better visibility, structured data, and real-time decision-making. Learn more about the benefits of construction procurement software and how it supports these goals.
Companies are moving away from spreadsheets and siloed systems toward integrated platforms, where procurement, contracts, and vendor management work together. The goal is to eliminate wasted time, reduce errors, and improve financial control across every stage of a project.
Autodesk’s ecosystem is the backbone of many construction projects. BIM 360, Revit, and Construction Cloud provide powerful tools for design, collaboration, and project execution. The platform integrates with a range of other construction software, making it a go-to for firms managing complex builds.
Aconex connects teams across the project lifecycle, keeping all communications, documents, and workflows in one place. The platform captures a complete record of every interaction, reducing the risk of disputes and lost information.
Procore is widely used for project management, cost controls, and cloud-based collaboration. The platform gives contractors a centralised view of their projects, allowing teams to track progress, budgets, and compliance in real time.
Bentley Systems is leading the charge in infrastructure digital twins. Its tools, including MicroStation and SYNCHRO, enable engineers and contractors to model, analyse, and optimise large-scale projects before breaking ground.
Trimble’s software suite includes Tekla for structural modelling, SketchUp for design, and Viewpoint for construction management. The company also advances site automation technology, helping contractors improve accuracy and efficiency on site.
ALICE Technologies applies AI to construction scheduling, allowing teams to model multiple project scenarios. The platform helps contractors identify risks, optimise timelines, and adapt scheduling strategies as conditions change.
Bridgit Bench focuses on workforce intelligence and resource planning. The platform helps contractors allocate labour efficiently, track skills gaps, and adjust staffing strategies to meet project demands.
Buildertrend is a field-first construction management platform. It helps teams manage documents, drawings, and communications in one place. Its mobile-friendly interface keeps project data accessible on site, so teams stay aligned.
Access COINS is an all-in-one construction ERP system that integrates financials, project management, and procurement. It provides real-time data to help contractors track costs, automate workflows, and improve reporting accuracy.
CHEOPS is another all-in-one ERP system that specialises in job costing, contract management, and financial accounting for construction firms. The platform helps contractors streamline payment workflows, monitor budgets, and ensure financial compliance.
Procurement sets the pace for construction. Getting the right subbies under the right terms, at the right price, is the goal. But for too long, procurement has been stuck in The Old Way: spreadsheets, email chains, and endless back-and-forth. Discover strategies for procurement savings that can transform your approach.
The result? Delays, cost blowouts, and gaps in scope that eat away at margin. Most construction tech has focused on project management or finance, leaving procurement behind.
The biggest challenges:
ProcurePro brings procurement into The New Way. Live procurement schedules replace static trackers. Scopes are built from structured templates, not copy-paste jobs. Quotes are compared side by side, with approvals and contracts finalised in clicks.
Integrations make the process seamless. ProcurePro connects with Procore, Aconex, DocuSign, Power BI, and major finance systems, ensuring procurement data flows where it should. No double handling. No delays. Just faster, more profitable procurement.
Yes, but scale changes how they are used. A subcontractor running £10 million in annual projects might rely on a simple costing tool like CHEOPS, while a national contractor running £500 million in work might need Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud to track multiple sites. Smaller teams get efficiency gains, while larger firms centralise reporting and standardise workflows.
Most do, but not all integrations work the same way.
Some require middleware or custom APIs. Compatibility with your existing systems matters.
Cloud-based platforms handle updates automatically, reducing IT overhead. Buildertrend, Procore, and Bridgit Bench run entirely in a web browser with no local installations. ERPs like COINS or CHEOPS may need more support for setup and maintenance.
For firms with limited IT resources, look at:
If less IT involvement is ideal, onboarding should be fast and disruption low.
Procurement isn’t just about securing the best price. It’s about visibility, consistency, and risk mitigation. Contractors who rely on emails and spreadsheets expose themselves to delays, disputes, and margin erosion.
The shift is clear: procurement needs to be structured, automated, and connected. Regulatory pressure is rising, supply chains remain volatile, and AI-driven workflows are changing how decisions are made. Systems must integrate so that procurement schedules, contracts, and vendor data flow seamlessly across project management and finance platforms.
ProcurePro connects procurement from tendering to contract execution. Live schedules replace static trackers. Scope-of-works templates eliminate gaps. Subcontractor comparisons are structured, and approvals are automated.
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